Security Architecture & Risk Assessment Consultant

Responsibilities:

Subject Matter Expert for Security Design Orchestration, Security Risk Assessment, and Strategy & Governance projects

Performs security and/or risk assessments in a fast-paced environment along with providing timely and practical recommendations to mitigate the identified risks.

Performs review of security solution design and implementation. Subsequently, advise on the design and architecture development.

Leads Business Continuity Management (BCM) projects including BCM assessment, Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and Design & Implementation of BCM

Leads discovery workshops with other consultants and key stakeholders, both in IT and other business units

Perform quality assurance on project deliverables (e.g., technical report, executive report, strategy & roadmap, etc.)

Leads project presentation for client project team and other key stakeholders.

Leads project management and client management.

Assists the Partner in client pursuits, and presentation to client Senior/Executive Management

Leads pre-engagement and business development activities.

• Scoping/discovery meeting with clients
• Development of proposal (technical and commercial) and presentation to clients
• Adherence with company risk management guidelines on engaging with clients.
• Monitoring of pursuits from identification to engagement conversion
• Client Management all throughout the sales process

Qualifications:

Has more than 8 years experience in Information Technology

Has more than 5 years combined experience in:

Security assessments (Security Maturity Assessment, Vendor Security Risk Assessments, ISMS/NIST Assessment, SOC 2 Type 2 Assessment, RCSA, Configuration Review, Architecture Review, Controls Review) or in charge for the Security Risk Management Program

Security design and architecture development (Infrastructure, Apps and Data, Cloud), at least 2 years

Has more than 2 years experience in Project Management (or acted as Project Manager for more than 5 projects) (Preferred)

Has at least 2 years experience in Business Development (Proposal development, Sales presentation, business case & portfolio development, etc.) (Preferred)

Specific 2 years experience in consulting/advisory engagements (Preferred)

Working experience in conducting BIA, BCM Assessment & Design

Working experience in Data Privacy (PDPA, GDPR, DPA of 2012)

Working experience in Security Awareness and Training

Working experience in presenting technical reports such as Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) report and Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR) report

Working experience in cloud environment (AWS and Azure, preferred)

Strong knowledge on information security standards and guidelines such ISO 27001/2, NIST, CIS and CSA CCM

Understanding of Security Operations Center processes and relevant technologies

Understanding of Cloud Compute, Storage, Security and Virtualization best practice

Understanding of Enterprise Security Architecture and industry accepted framework such as SABSA

Understanding of local regulations DPA of 2012, BSP Circulars

Good communicator and ability to interact with all levels within an organization (mandatory)

Good in technical writing and infographic reporting (mandatory)

Strong time management skills which allow for multi-tasking while managing shifting priorities

Proven history of providing exemplary customer service to both internal and external stakeholders

Preferably has at least one of the following certifications:

• ISC2 CISSP
• ISC2 CCSP
• ISACA CISM or CRISC
• SABSA Certification